Important Dates:

Friday, March 3rd – 4th Grade Parents can eat lunch with their children.

Monday, March 6th Math Benchmark

Tuesday, March 7th Reading Benchmark

March 13-17th Spring Break

Math Learning Goals:  

4.9A-R: Represent Data on Frequency Tables, Dot Plots, and Stem-and-Leaf Plots

4.9B-S: Solve problems using data from tables and graphs

4.6A-S: Identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, and parallel and perpendicular lines

Math Homework:  Due Thursday, March 2nd

Math homework is sent home on Fridays and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:

4.8B  Water cycle and the role of the sun in the water cycle

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, January 24th – 100th Day of school
• Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30
• Friday, January 27th- 4th grade parents can eat with their children

Math Learning Goals:  Composing and Decomposing Fractions

•  4.3A- Represent a fraction a/b as a sum of fractions 1/b. where a and b are whole numbers and b>0, including when a>b (S)
•  4.3B- Decompose a fraction in more than one way into a sum of fractions with the same denominator using concrete and pictorial models and recording results with symbolic representations (S)
• 4.5 A (R) Use the four operations to represent multi-step problems (Strip diagrams) during warm up

Math Homework: Due Thursday, January 26th

• Math homework was passed out Friday, January 20th and is due back the following Thursday, January 26th

Science Learning Goals:  Moon Phases

• 4.8A  Measure, predict, and record changes in weather
• 4.8C identify sequences and predict patterns of shadows, seasons, moon over time

Important Dates:

• Monday, January 16th – MLK Jr Day- No School
• Tuesday, January 24th – 100th Day of school
• Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30
• Friday, January 27th- 4th grade parents can eat with their children

Math Learning Goals:  Area/Perimeter and Problem Solving

•  4.5C- Use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l x w)
•  4.5D- Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers ®
•  4.4H- Solve with fluency 1- & 2-step problems involving multiplication and division including interpreting remainders. (R)

Math Homework: Due Thursday, January 19th

• Math homework was passed out Friday, January 13th and is due back the following Thursday, January 19th

Science Learning Goals:  Weather

• 4.8A  Measure, predict, and record changes in weather
• 4.8C identify sequences and predict patterns of shadows, seasons, moon over time

Future Important Dates:

• Monday, January 16th – MLK Jr Day- No School
• Tuesday, January 24th – 100th Day of school
• Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30

Math Learning Goals:  Interpreting Remainders and Area/Perimeter

•  4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)
•  4.4F- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to divide up to a 4-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor (S)
• 4.4H- Solve with fluency 1- & 2-step problems involving multiplication and division including interpreting remainders. (R)
• 4.5C- Use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l x w)
• 4.5D- Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers (R)

Math Homework: Due Thursday, January 12th

• Math homework was passed out Friday, January 6th and is due back the following Thursday, January 12th.

We have been learning about Longhand Division.  Any extra practice at home would be great for students.  Below are some learning videos and a game to practice.

Basic Division Video

Longhand Division Steps Video

Math Antics Longhand Division Video

Longhand Division Game 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Christmas Dress Up Days:

December 12th – Wear an ugly Christmas sweater

December 13th – Wear Christmas PJ’s

December 14th- Wear Christmas Socks & Hat

December 15th- Wear Red & White for Candy Canes

December 16th- Wear Red & Green for Party Day

Thursday, December 15th – Early Release

Friday, December 16th-  Early Release 11:30

Friday, December 16th Christmas Party 9:00-10:00

Math Learning Goals:  Longhand Division

• 4.4E- Represent the quotient of up to a 4-digit whole number divided by a 1-digit whole number using arrays, area models, or equations  (S)
• 4.4F- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to divide up to a 4-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor (S)
• 4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)

Math Homework:  Homework Due Thursday, December 8th

• Math Homework was sent home on Friday, December 3rd.  It will be due back the following Thursday, December 8th.

Science Learning Goals: Natural Resources

• 4.7C Identify and Classify Earth’s renewable resources and nonrenewable resources, and the importance of conservation.

Important Dates:

• Food drive ends Tuesday, November 15th.
• Thanksgiving Break November 21-25 – Students will return on Monday, November 28th

Math Learning Goals: Review and Common Assessment

• 4.4B- Determine products of a number and 10 or 100 using properties of operations and place value understanding. (S)
• 4.4C- Use arrays, area models, or equations to represent products (S)
• 4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)

Math Homework:  Due Thursday, November 17th

• Math homework was passed out on Friday and is due the following Thursday.  We have added multiplication T-charts on the back this week.  There will be no new homework passed out on Friday, November 18th due to Thanksgiving Break.

Science Learning Goals: Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

• 4.7B observe and identify slow changes to the Earth’s surface caused by weathering, erosion and deposition

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, November 9th – Big Kahuna Party Bus for students who sold 15 items
• Thursday, November 10th – Big Kahuna Delivery
• Friday, November 11th at 11:30 Veterans Day Program at the High School Cafeteria.  This program is about 25 minutes long.  Students can be checked out at the end of the performance at the high school.  Students need to wear jeans and patriotic t-shirts.

Math Learning Goals:  2-digit by 2-digit Multiplication

• 4.4B- Determine products of a number and 10 or 100 using properties of operations and place value understanding. (S)
• 4.4C- Use arrays, area models, or equations to represent products (S)
• 4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)

Math Homework:  Due Thursday, November 10th.

• Math homework was passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals:  Properties of Soil

• 4.7A examine the properties of soil-including color and texture, capacity to retain water, and support growth

Important Dates:

Monday, October 31st : Story Book Character Day

Wednesday, Nov 2nd: Fall Picture Retakes

Math Learning Goals:  2-digit by 2-digit X with Area Models

4.4B- Determine products of a number and 10 or 100 using properties of operations and place value understanding. (S)

4.4C- Use arrays, area models, or equations to represent products (S)

4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)

Math Homework:  Due Thursday, Nov. 3rd

Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.

Science Learning Goals: Types of Soil

4.7A examine the properties of soil-including color and texture, capacity to retain water, support growth